This vigorous climber has thick twinning woody stems and forms a dense cover. It has brownish-red oblong leaves that mature to deep green and the fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers appear in a cluster from late spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 11

Beaumontia grandiflora is naturally found from China to India and Vietnam growing in well drained, fertile moist organic rich soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Nepal Trumpet Flower is grown for its climbing habit and its attractive fragrant flowers. It is grown on fences or frames as a screen or trained over a pergola for shade. It is also grown in large tubs or planter boxes and in cold regions it is used as a glasshouse specimen. It is fast growing and establishes in 2 to 3 years and requires strong support. ID 786

Beaumontia(bo-MAHNT-ee-a) grandiflora(grand-i-FLOR-a)

Apocynaceae(a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)